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Democratic
· Representative
Larry Walsh
Represents District 86 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
97%
on 543 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 1,510 of 1,568 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
21 of 54
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 15.5
Roll calls on record
1,568
104th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 104th General Assembly.
How Larry Walsh votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Larry Walsh sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Larry Walsh is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
18 of 543 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
SB3019 · FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER
House Third Reading · 2026-05-31 · Passed 73–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB3496 · RN LICENSE TEMP SUSPENSION
In plain English Creates a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to review and set price limits on certain prescription drugs, with the board and related council to expire five years after the law takes effect.
House Third Reading · 2026-05-21 · Passed 62–39 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3799 · INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE
In plain English Requires insurers to give 60 days' notice before increasing fire insurance renewal premiums by more than 10%, and regulates rates to prevent them from being excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory.
House Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 56–37 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB3799 · INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE
In plain English Requires insurers to give 60 days' notice before increasing fire insurance renewal premiums by more than 10%, and regulates rates to prevent them from being excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory.
House Concurrence · 2025-10-30 · Passed 56–37 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1075 · BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ACT
Concurrence in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 74–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1075 · BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ACT
Concurrence in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 74–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2755 · REVENUE-VARIOUS
Concurrence in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 71–43 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2755 · REVENUE-VARIOUS
Concurrence in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 71–43 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB2755 · REVENUE-VARIOUS
Concurrence in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 71–43 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB2510 · $APPROPRIATIONS-VARIOUS
Third Reading in House · 2025-05-31 · Passed 75–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
HB4265 · TWP CD-DISORDERLY CONDUCT
House Counties & Townships Committee · 2026-02-19 · Passed 6–4
HB3332 · CD CORR-SENTENCING REVIEW
Third Reading in House · 2025-04-10 · Failed 49–51
HB3650 · UTIL-2050 HEAT DECARBONIZATION
House Public Utilities Committee · 2025-03-19 · Passed 6–4
HB2698 · CABLE/VIDEO OUTAGE CREDITS
House Public Utilities Committee · 2025-03-19 · Passed 6–4
HB3312 · UTILITY DATA ACCESS ACT
House Public Utilities Committee · 2025-03-19 · Passed 6–4
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Kevin SchmidtRepublican · District 114 · 480 shared contested votes
35%
Brandun SchweizerRepublican · District 104 · 472 shared contested votes
33%
Jennifer SanalitroRepublican · District 48 · 408 shared contested votes
33%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (58 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Larry Walsh was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced54
Out of committee28
Passed one chamber25
Passed both chambers21
Became law21
Never left committee26
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 15.5 bills that became law this session.
VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF
In plain English Changes the weight limits for farm wagons and similar vehicles to be excluded from the definition of "implement of husbandry" in vehicle regulations.
Official synopsis: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Excludes from the definition of "implement of husbandry" farm wagons, wagon trailers, or like vehicles exceeding 44,000 pounds on any 2 or more axles or 24,000 pounds on any single axle (rather than farm wagons, wagon trailers, or like vehicles…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0817 · 2026-08-07
PEN CD-IMRF-DEATH BENEFIT
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. Further amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Adds regional water commissions under the Illinois Municipal Code to the list of participating instrumentalities. Effective immediately, except that certain…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0810 · 2026-08-07
WILDLIFE-TRAP MEASUREMENT
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Replaces references to leghold traps with references to foothold traps. Increases the maximum size of a foothold trap that can be used in water for beaver and otter from 7.5 inches to 8.5 inches.…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0714 · 2026-07-31
WILDLIFE CD-WILDLIFE RIFLE
In plain English Requires deer hunters to use shotguns, centerfire handguns or rifles with no more than 3 rounds capacity, centerfire revolvers, or muzzleloading rifles, with certain exceptions.
Official synopsis: Provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to take deer except (i) with a shotgun, centerfire handgun (rather than just a handgun), centerfire revolver, centerfire rifle (rather than single shot centerfire rifle), or muzzleloading rifle or (ii) as provided by administrative rule, with…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0627 · 2026-07-24
$DCEO-JOLIET
Appropriates the sum of $20,000,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for expenses associated with the restoration of the property formerly operated as the Joliet Correctional Center. Effective July 1, 2026.
Not out of committeeRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-07-01
DISSOLVE SPECIAL DISTRICTS ACT
Deletes changes to the Sanitary District Act of 1907, the North Shore Water Reclamation District Act, the Sanitary District of 1917, and the Metro-East Sanitary District Act of 1974. In provisions concerning the dissolution of sanitary and drainage districts, provides that the dissolution procedures described…
Became lawPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0513 · 2026-06-26
MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE-SALES
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that a manufacturer, common entity, or distributor, other than a manufacturer or distributor that was lawfully licensed to sell new motor vehicles directly to customers in the State before January 1, 2022, shall…
Passed one chamberAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema · 2026-06-22
CONGRATS-RICHARD KWASNESKI
Congratulates Richard "Rick" Kwasneski on his retirement from public service during the summer of 2026. Thanks him for his profound contributions to the infrastructure and economy of northeastern Illinois. Wishes him the very best in his future endeavors.
Became lawAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson · 2026-05-26
RIVER ACCESS MODERNIZATION ACT
In plain English Creates a task force to study and recommend ways to increase public access to rivers for boaters, paddlers, and anglers, requiring a report within one year.
Official synopsis: Creates the Public Waters Access Task Force Act. Sets forth findings. Creates the Public Waters Access Task Force to study and make recommendations for increasing and improving public access to rivers for boaters, paddlers, and anglers throughout the State. Lists membership and duties of the…
Passed one chamberRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · 2026-05-22
PROP TX-FARMLAND
Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes changes concerning certifications by the Department of Revenue for the purpose of establishing guidelines and valuations for farmland. Provides that cropland, permanent pasture, and other farmland shall be defined according to guidelines issued by the Department of Revenue (currently,…
Not out of committeeAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman · 2026-05-15
CONGRATS-WOODRUFF GOLF COURSE
Congratulates Woodruff Golf Course on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. Commends the Joliet Park District and all those who have stewarded this public asset across a full century of service for the residents of the City of Joliet, Will County, and the State of…
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-06
CONGRATS-RIALTO SQUARE THEATRE
Congratulates the Rialto Square Theatre on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, celebrating a century of artistic achievement, historic preservation, and community service. Commends all those who have contributed to the success and preservation of the Rialto Square Theatre over the past century. Extends best…
Became lawResolution Adopted · 2026-05-05
CIVIC CENTER-BIDDING THRESHOLD
In plain English Changes the bidding threshold for civic center property sales and construction contracts from $10,000 to the small purchase maximum under the Illinois Procurement Code.
Official synopsis: Amends the Civic Center Code. Provides that all contracts for the sale of property of the value of more than the small purchase maximum under the Illinois Procurement Code (rather than $10,000) shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder, after advertising for bids. Provides…
Passed one chamberSponsor Removed Sen. Robert Peters · 2026-04-29
DCEO-ENERGY CHOICE
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Illinois Future of Energy Choice and Economic Impact Commission. Sets forth the membership of the Commission. Provides that the Commission has certain duties with respect to energy…
Out of committeeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
ALT RETAIL ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS
Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning the certification of alternative retail electric suppliers, provides that the alternative retail electric supplier shall publish notice of its application in the official State newspaper within 14 days (rather than 10 days) following the date of its…
Out of committeeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · 2026-04-17
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
SB3731 · 2026-05-31
FIRST 2026 GENERAL REVISORY (House Third Reading)
HB5228 · 2026-05-31
WORK COMP-STATE LICENSURE (House Concurrence)
SB3398 · 2026-05-31
CIV PRO-TENANTS IN COMMON (House Third Reading)
HB4203 · 2026-05-31
INS CD-CANCER SCREENINGS (House Concurrence)
HB5081 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-ALTER SPEED LIMITS (House Concurrence)
HB5020 · 2026-05-31
JUV CT-EXTENDED JUR JUV PROS (House Concurrence)
SB3070 · 2026-05-31
EDUC-FOREIGN LANG ALTERNATIVE (House Third Reading)
HB3711 · 2026-05-31
PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT (House Concurrence)
HB4649 · 2026-05-31
FINANCIALLY EXPLOITED ADULT (House Concurrence)
SB0318 · 2026-05-31
BUSINESS-TECH (House Third Reading)
HB4534 · 2026-05-31
DCFS-ABUSED CHILD-GROOMING (House Concurrence)
HB3454 · 2026-05-31
EPINEPHRINE DELIVERY DEVICE (House Concurrence)
SB3393 · 2026-05-31
OSFM-CONTINUING EDUCATION (House Third Reading)
HB5492 · 2026-05-31
PRESCRIPTION HORMONE THERAPY (House Concurrence)
HB1810 · 2026-05-31
INCARCERATED-DISABILITIES (House Concurrence)
HB5449 · 2026-05-31
CONDO CI ASSN-DISCLSOURE INFO (House Concurrence)
SB3208 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-HUSBANDRY IMPLEMENT DEF (House Third Reading)
SB3019 · 2026-05-31
FINANCE-AGRICULTURAL BORROWER (House Third Reading)
HB5093 · 2026-05-31
HIGHER ED-IN-STATE TUITION (House Concurrence)
HB2335 · 2026-05-31
VEH CD-VARIOUS (House Concurrence)
HB5387 · 2026-05-31
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES (House Concurrence)
HB4327 · 2026-05-31
AUDITOR GENERAL-340B AUDIT (House Concurrence)
SB3222 · 2026-05-31
VIDEO STREAMING AD VOLUME (House Third Reading)
HB5090 · 2026-05-31
PROCUREMENT-CONSTRUCTION (House Concurrence)
SB2715 · 2026-05-31
OPEN MTGS-STATEWIDE ASSOC (House Third Reading)
HB2564 · 2026-05-31
PEN CD-TRS-SALARY INCREASES (House Concurrence)
HB4966 · 2026-05-31
DCFS-SECURE ACT (House Concurrence)
HB5487 · 2026-05-31
LAW FIRM OWNERSHIP (House Concurrence)
SB3561 · 2026-05-31
BUY-NOW-PAY-LATER ACT (House Third Reading)
SB3211 · 2026-05-31
TELEDENTISTRY EXAMINATIONS (House Third Reading)
HB2371 · 2026-05-31
DENTAL INSURANCE ASSIGNABILITY (House Concurrence)
HB4160 · 2026-05-31
AUTO INS-RIGHT TO APPRAISAL (House Concurrence)
HB4379 · 2026-05-31
ADULT CHANGING STATIONS (House Concurrence)
SB0248 · 2026-05-31
CRIM PRO-POST-CONVICT PETITION (House Third Reading)
SB3113 · 2026-05-31
CREDIT UNIONS-VARIOUS (House Third Reading)
HB1700 · 2026-05-31
FUNDS-COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT (House Concurrence)
HB2949 · 2026-05-31
FY27 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION (House Concurrence)
HB3811 · 2026-05-31
PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS (House Concurrence)
HB3595 · 2026-05-31
INS CD-PET INSURANCE (House Concurrence)
HB4911 · 2026-05-31
VETERAN SCRATCH-OFF GAME (House Concurrence)
SB3255 · 2026-05-31
DHS-DSP PILOT PROGRAM (House Third Reading)
SB3777 · 2026-05-31
HUMAN RIGHTS-DISPARTE IMPACT (House Third Reading)
SB3645 · 2026-05-31
REGULATORY SUNSET-RADIATION (House Third Reading)
HB3275 · 2026-05-31
SCH-CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE (House Concurrence)
HB5295 · 2026-05-31
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRIVACY (House Concurrence)
SB3707 · 2026-05-31
VISION BENEFIT MANAGERS (House Third Reading)
HB2955 · 2026-05-31
EPA-PFAS WASTEWATER (House Concurrence)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1568 total roll-call votes this session).
Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic boundary files, simplified for display. For an exact address, use the legislature’s own district finder.
Who represents this ground
Illinois builds each Senate district from exactly two House districts: Senate 43 is House 85 plus House 86. The percentage is how often each of them ended up on the same side as Larry Walsh on bills both voted on (each one’s final Yea or Nay on the bill).
Rachel VenturaState Senate 43 · Democratic
99%
Dee AvelarState House 85 · Democratic
99%
Larry WalshState House 86 · Democratic · this page
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